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From counting the time to making time count: 'waiting well' for NHS treatment 

OPINION 19 October 2023 by Alan McGinley
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Alan McGinley on the challenges and progress made to ensure people are 'waiting well' for NHS treatment

https://tfn.scot/opinion/from-counting-the-time-to-making-time-count-waiting-well-for-nhs-treatment

Co-designing the National Care Service: aspiration rather than reality?

OPINION 19 October 2023 by Sara Redmond
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Sara Redmond says progress on the NCS should not be lost to expediency and fear of sharing power

https://tfn.scot/opinion/co-designing-the-national-care-service-aspiration-rather-than-reality

Blueprint for workplace equality: Scottish employers invited to flagship conference 

OPINION 30 October 2023 Sponsored content
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Scotland is gearing up to host a major conference shining a light on workplace equality and diversity, highlighting the potential advantages of these forward-thinking strategies

https://tfn.scot/opinion/blueprint-for-workplace-equality-scottish-employers-invited-to-flagship-conference

On returning 

OPINION 1 November 2023 by Graham Martin

https://tfn.scot/opinion/on-returning

Educational reform presents major opportunity for equality  

OPINION 3 November 2023 by Dr Mhairi Crawford
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Dr Mhairi Crawford says that inclusivity expands beyond the boundaries of a textbook 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/educational-reform-presents-major-opportunity-for-equality

Every trustee has a voice - how you use it matters 

OPINION 9 November 2023 by Helen Kidd
Management
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Charities need to ensure they have the right expertise at the table, an environment in which trustees can shine - and the training they need to do the job, writes Helen Kidd

https://tfn.scot/opinion/every-trustee-has-a-voice-how-you-use-it-matters

What makes a charity CEO effective? 

OPINION 10 November 2023 by Martin Crewe
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Prioritisation of time and personal energy is essential for effectiveness, says Martin Crewe

https://tfn.scot/opinion/what-makes-a-charity-ceo-effective

Is Scotland facing a rent arrears crisis? 

OPINION 13 November 2023 by Aoife Deery
Social Justice & Poverty
It’s clear even being in work is not enough for people to feel secure about their ability to pay the rent. 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/is-scotland-facing-a-rent-arrears-crisis

Sector must keep up the pressure

OPINION 13 November 2023 by Kirsten Hogg
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Kirsten Hogg analyses the first minister’s commitments towards the voluntary sector, based on his address to the Gathering 2023

https://tfn.scot/opinion/sector-must-keep-up-the-pressure

Dear Chancellor, our social safety net needs your help

OPINION 20 November 2023 by Erica Young
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The Chancellor is set to make this year’s Autumn Statement on Wednesday

https://tfn.scot/opinion/dear-chancellor-our-social-safety-net-needs-your-help

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Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.